Michael Starratt
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Avon, CO
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
42 years
Michael Starratt is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been in the investment business for over 35 years, all with Merrill, focusing on clients with complex investment needs including business owners and their families, retirement plans, and non-profits. He currently leads a team advising on assets totaling over $3.0 billion. Michael holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. He has been recognized by Barron's as a Top Institutional Consultant multiple times between 2015 and 2019.
Throughout his career, Michael has advised wealthy families and large institutions, developing expertise in guiding diverse groups toward common financial goals. He emphasizes transparency in fees and prefers straightforward investment strategies. He has also acquired skills in exit and succession planning for business owners. Beyond his professional work, Michael volunteers with the organization Ready To Succeed and enjoys various sports including beach volleyball, skiing, and paddle tennis. He lives with his wife and three daughters.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
Avon, CO
California · Colorado · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
1985 - Present (41 years)
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